under hospital care for mental health

[bringonthrsummer]

Has anyone been put under hospital care (rather than just midwife led care) for mental health reasons? If so what happens? I've already been taken off all my meds.

[Sophia1984]

I was initially put under shared consultant/midwife care because of a history of anxiety. The consultant I saw was useless and just said he'd see me at 28 weeks. My midwife also referred me to the perinatal psychiatrist who was brilliant. We've come up with a plan to come off my meds as I don't want to be on them for third trimester, but other than that I am too low-risk to get any help. I got the impression that services were available if you had a history that was more depression than anxiety or if you had a history of self-harm. How are you feeling?

[bringonthrsummer]

I haven't even booked in with my midwife yet so I was a bit shocked to have been referred so soon but the psychiatrist told my gp I was off my meds so he must of done it. I'm more on the bipolar and boarder line personality disorder side so maybe that's why. Thanks for your reply X

[Sophia1984]

No problem. I think it's automatic if you have a history of depression. Nothing to worry about :-)

[Scarydinosaurs]

I got great care throughout my pregnancy due to my MH. I was so impressed. I really hope you have the same great experience.